Why is my Pork so Dry? | Crockpot Apple Cider Pork Loin

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Have you ever asked yourself, "Why is my pork so dry?!" Well today I'm trying to solve that problem! In part ONE of my quest, I'm slow cooking my pork loin with a flavorful apple cider sauce. Watch the video to find out what happens!
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Apple Cider Pork Loin
4 lb. pork loin
kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried rosemary
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. butter
2 c. apple cider
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
Unwrap the pork loin and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder and dried rosemary. Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Place the pork loin in the cast iron skillet and sear all 4 sides until golden brown (about 1-2 minutes per side).
Spray slow cooker with nonstick spray. Place seared pork loin inside. Lower heat on cast iron skillet to medium low and add 1 Tbsp. butter and the sliced onions. Saute for about 5 minutes or until slightly golden and starting to soften.
Stir together the apple cider, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar. Pour this sauce and the cooked onions over the pork. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours. Flip the pork loin halfway through for even cooking. Remove to a cutting board when finished cooking. Slice or shred with two forks.
Pour all of the leftover juices into a medium saucepan reserving about 1/2 c. in a glass measuring cup. Bring the juices to a boil. Add the cornstarch to the reserved juices and whisk until smooth. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the boiling juices while whisking constantly. Cook until thickened (reduce heat if necessary to avoid splattering).
Serve the Pork Loin with egg noodles, mashed potatoes or rice, pouring the apple cider sauce all over the top. ENJOY!
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@marvinradimak9322 6 ай бұрын

Just got done watching your video. Yes you can certainly brine. Besides adding moisture it also adds flavor inside the meat. Low and slow is the way to go for loin. Where you went wrong is you had the perfect opportunity to put a temperature probe into the meat and have the crock pot switch to warm at 140 degrees. Let it stay on warm for half an hour. While it won't be fall apart tender it will be very tender and the juiciest loin you have ever eaten. I have smoked many loins.I always temp probe them. Always pull out at 140 degrees. Let rest 20 to 30 minutes. The temperature will carryover to 150 without drying out. Works every time. Hopefully this helps. Also don't worry about getting sick. The food police won't beat on your door because you didn't cook it long enough. 150 is safe to eat. Actually 140 is safe.

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 6 ай бұрын

Thats a great tip-thank you! I have read recently that the doneness temperature for pork (while still being safe to eat) is lower than people think.

@kathleenwassum7712 2 жыл бұрын

That looks delicious! Looking forward to part two of your experiment!

@IntheKitchenwithKaren 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That looks so good!! Thank you for showing us this recipe! Pork can definitely be dry.

@TheBakingDiva 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anne, That pork loin looks absolutely delicious! I did a screenshot of your recipe and I’m going to give it a try. We both reached 5000 subscribers around the same time and I was toying with the idea of doing the same thing as you… A Q&A for my new subscribers that don’t know me that well. I have a lot going on right now at home but I’m going to give it a thought and meanwhile I look forward to watching yours. Hugs, Dolores 🥰

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dolores! Congratulations!! A Q&A sounds like a great idea! Something fun and different, but low pressure.:-)

@davidmolloy126 Жыл бұрын

Hiya, That looks delicious Anne, thanks very much.xx

@LadyPatriciaT 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Anne, this looks wonderful. Rhode Island evenings now getting a bit of a chill, so my appetite certainly leans toward pork and apple cider! Can’t wait to give it a try!!

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 3 жыл бұрын

It was SO tasty! Love a cozy crockpot meal for fall.

@armyguy9735 3 жыл бұрын

With my cooking training, with a pork LOIN only, you did right with searing meat first but preheat the oven at 375 degrees. Once you sear the meat, put it in a pot, drap with bacon on the top of the roast and cook it for 45 minutes to an hour uncovered, once the internal temp. is 150 degrees. Once remove from the heat and let it rest for 20 to30 minutes. Enjoy. Pork shoulder roast are great in the crock pot but not loin. Just idea for making us better cooks. Big Fan, Great video. Keep up the good work.

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your expertise! Pork shoulder is definitely my favorite. Love the idea of wrapping in bacon for extra moisture. I do that with my meatloaf!

@HeronCoyote1234 2 жыл бұрын

What about pork tenderloin in the crockpot?

@EricScherrer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I searched for "fall apart pork tenderloin" just to see if it was possible and this answered the question. Also thanks for the results at the end to get a fair evaluation that fall apart doesn't mean it can't still be dry. It seems like it's just not worth the trouble to make this cut of meat something it is not and it's better to just enjoy it for what it is than make it something it's not.

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 2 жыл бұрын

My husband and I had the same conversation the other night--we've had some ultra flavorful pork dishes where the meat is "tender" but it's so hard to escape the fact that pork is typically just drier. One thing that worked well for me the other week was buying a whole pork loin at the store and cutting my own chops--it was a more marbled piece of meat and definitely a bit juicier. Thanks for watching!

@lyndaalterio1027 Жыл бұрын

I'm new here and am trying out your recipe now. It really looks good with the noodles and broccoli - fantastic idea! Thank you so much.

@AnnesFamilyRecipe Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@domciancibelli 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million!

@fliprodriguez5250 Жыл бұрын

I experienced the same dryness. Has anybody tried submerging the whole roast in juices and cooking a little less? Does it get any better?

@HeronCoyote1234 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you differentiating between tenderness and juiciness.

@Odthean 2 жыл бұрын

Here at 16.5K followers. Congrats on the continual growth

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@JasonSmith-qx3zh 2 жыл бұрын

Ok Anne I am here to learn!

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 2 жыл бұрын

Haha me too! Turns out pork is just inherently drier than other meats but! It can still be very tender 👍🏻

@vaar2742 Жыл бұрын

Apple Cider Vinegar and Worcestershire sauce will do the trick!!! Juiciest pork roast ever.

@AnnesFamilyRecipe Жыл бұрын

TRYING! Thanks!!

@tammysmith6421 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on 5 thousand subs

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tammy!

@angelabrockman7816 3 жыл бұрын

This one gets an A for looks. I have somehow missed notifications from your channel. Missed ya.

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Yes SO tender.

@autumnmcclain5839 3 жыл бұрын

Looks fantastic! I also have a problem with Pork being tender. So I look forward to seeing if you find clues to this.(I have found different cuts of pork are more tender than the loin.

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 3 жыл бұрын

You are definitely right. Pork shoulder gets SO juicy and tender because of the fat, and then pork tenderloin is almost like filet mignon of pork--it's kind of velvety. Mmmm. But I'm going to keep trying with the pork loin!

@woo9194 2 жыл бұрын

In brief: fry the sides of the pork to capsulate the juices. I recommend marinating it after searing.

@TOTALLYAWESOMECARPET 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@beckywatts502 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you are doing this. I cannot make a pork loin that i moist for anything in the world!

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying, Becky! Haha! Still working on it, but this was pretty tasty! SO tender, but not quite juicy enough. Stay tuned for brined pork loin...

@jupitertheargentinetegu 3 жыл бұрын

You look so pretty! Love the thumbnail too 👌 Congrats on reaching 5k!! I'll look forward to your Q&A. My questions: 1. How do you stay in shape when you make such delicious food all the time? 2. Do you think you'll have any more kids? ❤

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness thank you so much! I've been trying to film my intros on Sundays when I'm dressed up with decent hair and makeup for church, haha! Thanks for the questions, and for being an awesome subscriber/supporter!

@paulreeve2355 2 жыл бұрын

I did notice it looked a little dryer then I was thinking it would. On the other hand the sauce had my mouth watering

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! This was definitely a bit of an experiment 👍🏻

@kenhager1753 4 ай бұрын

I got this how to cook pork and it said to cook it for 4 hours on low or until the temperature reaches 155 F rested to 160 F. The name of the site is Ontario pork

@carfvallrightsreservedwith6649 2 жыл бұрын

On low for 8 hrs makes it like pulled pork (fall apart). 4 hrs on high to slice. Loin from today's commercial market hogs is SOooo hard to keep moist (too lean), injecting brine and soaking helps a lot. If you can get ahold of farm raised heritage hog (Mangalitsa, Mulefoot, or American Guinea) you'd probably never settle for commercial again. The above referenced breeds meat is red like beef and marbled.

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Love the shredded vs. sliced insight. I have tried Berkshire pork before and it was wonderful…we just moved farther away from that farm unfortunately.

@fliprodriguez5250 Жыл бұрын

That cutting board has been through cooking wars!!

@AnnesFamilyRecipe Жыл бұрын

Lol! I’ve upgraded since this video!!

@vernabryant2894 7 ай бұрын

When I cook pork chops I soak them in buttermilk for a few hours.Years ago pork wasn't dry and tough its how they are rasing them.

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 7 ай бұрын

I’ll have to try the buttermilk sometime!

@philipsdeb Жыл бұрын

Just did pork tenderloin in slow cooker. Worked brilliantly. Does it need sauce..yes..but still tender and flavorful. Will try pork loin next time and will make this recipe. When its +30 degrees no ovens please lol

@vernabryant2894 7 ай бұрын

I'll try cooking this.

@WestCoastArachnids Ай бұрын

You should make a reduction out of the sauce that was left and then thicken it further with cornstarch to the consistency of BBQ sauce. throw in some honey or maple syrup and mix all the meat back in as you would with pulled pork. poor over rice or those noodles. You can use the leftovers as a stuffer for peppers. Mix in any left over rice or event the noodles and fill some sweet peppers and top it with a sweetened ketchup or bbq sauce and bake until the peppers are soft.(poke with toothpick.) NNom Nom

@AnnesFamilyRecipe Ай бұрын

Awesome ideas!

@mikeca.7662 2 жыл бұрын

This meat was done in 7hrs,8 was way over plus brown the pork w/ pork lard being the loin has no fat which is flavor and rosemary is never used,imo.

@betsybetsy4716 3 жыл бұрын

Love the explanation & measurement of ingredients.Maybe the pork was overcooked, that is why it fall apart.??? Definitely the sauce makes possible to eat this cut of pork that it is way too dry...Thanks.

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I just think this cut is just drier in general.

@russwildman5157 2 жыл бұрын

Buy a smoker or pellet grill and you'll never eat dry pork loin again. Even when you reheat the leftovers, the juice runs out of it. Amazing...

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds incredible! I just did a brisket battle video with my friend who has a pellet grill--his beef was awesome.

@ddlarson5720 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks searching for a great recipe I am making a pork sirloin roast for my friend and her struggling young family sick husband premature baby two young boys giving them the cooked pork roast and the instapot for ⛄🎄✨🙏

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 2 жыл бұрын

So nice 🙏🏻

@staceygregg6787 Жыл бұрын

Can I use apple cider vinegar

@ronl384 2 ай бұрын

What was the internal temperature of the pork when you pulled it out of the crock pot?

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 2 ай бұрын

I can’t remember at this point, but I’ve been trying to use a thermometer more when cooking meats!

@oldarkie3880 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good but over cooked, turned into pulled pork.

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I'm learning!

@dboivin48 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea. I'll give it a try, because I could almost taste it.

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I made it again the other day just with chicken stock instead of apple cider--still delicious!

@RavenWolfDrum69 8 ай бұрын

Mine turned out too dry😢😢😢😢

@Gigiroo 3 жыл бұрын

Pork shoulder is way more tender!

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 3 жыл бұрын

That's definitely my favorite!

@hotwireman49 9 ай бұрын

What if you already screwed it up?

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 9 ай бұрын

A tasty sauce always helps!

@hotwireman49 9 ай бұрын

@@AnnesFamilyRecipe lol, not if it's shoe leather!! 🤣

@jeffreygonzales3603 2 жыл бұрын

thats not a Tenderloin!

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 2 жыл бұрын

Nope, it’s just labeled “pork loin.”

@haroldleboeuf8648 2 ай бұрын

Cooked way too long

@AnnesFamilyRecipe 2 ай бұрын

Yeah..lately I’ve been pan searing pork tenderloin medallions in my cast iron skillet and they are so good!